Original Beef Jerky
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
690254753250
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 10g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
8 listed · 4 flagged for reviewBEEF, BEEF JERKY SEASONING (SALT, SUGAR, PEPPER, GARLIC, NOT MORE THAN 2% PROPYLENE GLYCOL ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), QUICK CURE (SALT, SODIUM NITRITE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL AND SODIUM BICARBONATE ADDED AS PROCESSING AIDS, RED 3), FLAVOR EXCEL (SALT, SUGAR, SPICE EXTRACTIVES OF PEPPER AND CELERY), RED PEPPER, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Original Beef Jerky's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Quick Cure (Salt, Sodium Nitrite, Propylene Glycol And Sodium Bicarbonate Added As Processing Aids, Red 3).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Flavor Excel (Salt, Sugar, Spice Extractives Of Pepper And Celery).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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